Nokia and Yahoo, in case you haven't heard, have just announced a new mobile partnership. The two companies will join forces to "offer people rich experiences that keep them connected to their world and the world around them."

Translated out of PR speak, that means you'll soon find Yahoo's mail and instant messaging services preinstalled on Nokia phones. And Nokia will soon power Yahoo's maps and navigation services.

Yippee?

Nokia and Yahoo's Mobile Partnership

The Nokia-Yahoo alliance is an attempt for the two companies to better compete in the mobile market, at least in terms of America: Though Nokia performs well internationally, its phones struggle to compete with the likes of Apple, Android, and RIM here in the States. And Yahoo -- well, we all know about Yahoo.

So it's understandable that the two yahoos -- Yahoo and Nokia, that is -- would want some help. But it's hard to imagine that turning to each other is going to make much difference.

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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